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Newest firstBackgroundMortality is a common clinical outcome indicator but fails to capture patient-important outcomes like functional independence, cognition, and quality of life. ObjectiveTo assess performance of three validated indices of comorbidity burden-Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), AHRQ Elixhauser Index (AHRQ-EI), Van Walraven modification (VW-EI)- for predicting patient-important adverse outcomes and healthcare r…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundDespite compelling evidence supporting advance care planning (ACP) benefits in improving end-of-life care quality and patient autonomy, ACP completion rates remain suboptimal globally, with only 20-40% of adults in developed countries having completed any form of advance directive. Digital health technologies offer promising solutions to overcome traditional barriers to ACP engagement, including accessib…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundAdvance care planning (ACP) and advance directives (AD) are tools for supporting person-centered decision-making. In dementia care, the progression of cognitive decline, complex family dynamics and variability in healthcare systems pose unique challenges to effective ACP/AD implementation for people with dementia (PWD). MethodsWe conducted a scoping review of the literature related to ACP/AD in dementia…
Open article record in new tab ↗Advance care planning (ACP) is an essential part of palliative dementia care and should embrace a collaborative approach involving persons with dementia, family members and various healthcare professionals (HCPs). This study aimed to develop a guidance document for IPC in ACP in dementia care for HCPs from nursing homes, using a mixed-method design and taking an appreciative inquiry approach comprising semi-struct…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionIn patients with incurable advanced cancer, preferences about treatment and how to spend their final days are not adequately discussed. This process of discussion is called "advanced care planning" (ACP), and timely intervention is recommended. As the communication attitude of healthcare providers is a critical factor in ACP facilitation, improving their communication attitudes may reduce patient distr…
BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, specialist palliative care services have an important role to play conducting high-quality and individualised Advance Care Planning discussions. Little is known about the challenges to Advance Care Planning in this context, or the changes services have made in adapting to them. AimTo describe the challenges experienced, and changes made to support, Advance Care Planning at t…